stefansson-wrangel-09-36-014

HOUSE OF COMMONS DEBATES June 14, 1 923 p. 3948

In Supply on Department of the Interior Estimates: Mr. Shaw: Does the Wrangel Island vote come under any of these items Mr. Stewart: No. Mr. Shaw: Where can I find it? Mr. Stewart: There is no vote for Wrangel Island. Mr. Shaw: Do we own it or not? Mr. Stewart: I do not think we own it. Mr. McMaster: Hear, Hear. Mr. Shaw: I am glad to hear it.

Mr. Stewart: Mr. Stefansson is very much interested in Wrangel Island and he is bringing the matter to the attention of the British Government.

Sir Henry Drayton: I thought we were told last year we owned it. Has there been any change in government policy with regard to Wrangel Island? Is this not a case of what we have we hold?

(No answer;incident closed)